Post Doc position in transition metal catalysis and carbon capture

Aarhus Universitet; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University, Institute for Chemistry, invites applications for a 1-year Post Doctoral position focused on transition metal catalysis and the development of materials for CO2 capture and utilisation. The successful candidate will work in the CORC center, collaborating with a diverse team of postdocs and PhD students, starting February 2027.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative research on catalytic processes, aiming to upscale materials for CO2 capture and their use in carbon

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic chemistry or related field is required.
• Strong background in organic synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
• Familiarity with organometallic chemistry and synthesis of organometallic complexes.
• Experience with technologies for carbon capture and utilisation.
• Good communication skills and experience in drafting publications.
• Experience with international collaborations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop catalytic methods based on transition metal catalysis for CO2 capture materials.
• Upscale production of CO2 capture materials and integrate into capture and conversion workflows.
• Conduct independent and collaborative projects within the CORC center.
• Collaborate with other group members and external partners to advance research objectives.

Skills

PhD in synthetic chemistry

Organic synthesis

Transition metal catalysis

Organometallic chemistry

CO2 capture & utilisation

Scientific writing

International collaborations

Independent & team player

Education

PhD in synthetic chemistry

Job description

Institut for Kemi - Institut for Kemi, iNANO-bygning

Post Doc position in transition metal catalysis and carbon capture

Are you interested in combination of transition metal catalysis, and can you contribute to the development of materials for CO2 capture and utilisation? Then the Skrydstrup Group at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University invites you to apply for a 1-year Post Doctoral position (37 hours/week) starting from February 1st, 2027.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 1-year Post Doctoral position (37 hours/week) from 01.02.2027.

You will be contributing to the development of catalytic methods based on transition metal catalysis applied to the conversion of specific plastic types to carbon capture materials.

The position will focus on different catalytic processes and improving their performance for upscaling the production of CO2 capture materials, and then their combined use in CO2 capture and conversion.

You will be involved in independent and collaborative projects dealing with the combined carbon capture and conversion.

These activities will be in close collaboration with other members of the CORC research centre working in the field of CO2 capture and utilisation.

Your profile

• The candidate must have a PhD in synthetic chemistry or similar.
• The candidate is required to have a strong background in organic synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
• The candidate must be familiar with organometallic chemistry and the synthesis of organometallic complexes.
• The candidate must have experiences with the technologies for carbon capture and utilisation.
• The candidate must have good communication skills and experience in writing drafts for publications.
• The candidate must have experience with international collaborations.
• The candidate must be able to work both independently but also serve as an excellent team player.

Who we are

The candidate will be part of the Skrydstrup group , an international group consisting of approximately 4 Post Docs and 8 PhD students, among other students and academic and technical staff. The group is part of the Department of Chemistry and the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center ( CORC ).

What we offer

The successful candidate is offered:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Department of Chemistry, Gustav Wieds Vej 14, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact information

For further information, please contact:
Professor Troels Skrydstrup, [phone], [e-mail].

Troels Skrydstrup Professor, Institut for Kemi - Institut for Kemi, iNANO-bygning [phone] [e-mail]

Additional information

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop.

We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here .

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here .

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website , you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.